The investigation by the Bolzano Prosecutor’s Office into false language certifications in South Tyrol, the so-called “licenses” essential for working in public employment, is taking on the dimensions of a real tsunami. In recent months, the investigations had uncovered about forty cases. The “licenses” under scrutiny have reached 1,700, and those who submitted them to gain access are under investigation. The sector most affected is healthcare, followed by local, provincial, regional, and state entities, as well as publicly owned companies and public transport companies. The Prosecutor’s Office is proceeding for ideological falsehood.
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The anomalous flow of certification recognition
In recent weeks, the Bolzano Finance Police carried out searches in three language schools in the province of Caserta and in Rome, accredited Telc exam centers for issuing language certifications. The new phase of the investigation started from the anomalous and particularly significant flow of requests for recognition of certifications obtained hundreds of kilometers from the South Tyrolean capital, despite the presence of numerous accredited bodies in South Tyrol.
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At the beginning of the checks, forty forged certifications by a former security guard at the Bolzano hospital had emerged (at a cost of 4-5 thousand euros). Now, additional people who allegedly procured candidates for a fee have been identified.
The debate on bilingualism exams
The developments have reignited the debate on bilingualism exams. Bolzano chief physician Reinhold Perkmann proposes training focused on the specific vocabularies of various professions. To break down language barriers in hospitals, he suggests the use of language mediators and artificial intelligence. Deputy and regional coordinator of Fdi, Alessandro Urzì, reiterating that those responsible must pay and that bilingualism “is one of the pillars” of South Tyrolean autonomy, calls for a “deep reflection” on the current model. Provincial councilor and Forza Italia leader, Christian Bianchi, calls for a “cautious approach.” The Svp reiterates the principle of being able to express oneself in one’s mother tongue in hospitals and public bodies and intends to evaluate “further measures or stricter rules.” The Süd-Tiroler Freiheit demands “controls and harsh consequences.” Lawyer Nicola Canestrini finally urges avoiding “generalized suspicions.” “Bilingualism is defended by distinguishing positions, not by adding them up,” he emphasizes.
